Lillian Schmitt Elementary School vs Northside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 405 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
704 students
Northside Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
908 students
| Measure | Lillian Schmitt Elementary School Columbus, Indiana | Northside Middle School Columbus, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #853 of 1,053 | #130 of 335 |
| National rank | #35037 of 50,301 | #6235 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 704 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 35.4).
- •Northside Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Northside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Northside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 61.8%).
- •Northside Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.1).
- •Northside Middle School is the larger school with 908 students compared with 704.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lillian Schmitt Elementary School better than Northside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northside Middle School ranks higher (56.5 vs 35.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lillian Schmitt Elementary School and Northside Middle School?
About 405 m in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School: 704. Northside Middle School: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lillian Schmitt Elementary School and Northside Middle School rank in Indiana?
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School is 853rd of 1,053 and Northside Middle School is 130th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).